Mt. Vernon got themselves on the board against Ankeny on Saturday, but Ankeny never followed suit. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over the Hawks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since June 11th.
Mt. Vernon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Ankeny, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-19 record this season.
Mt. Vernon will venture away from home to challenge South Tama County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Ankeny, they have already played their next game, a 5-0 loss against Fort Dodge on the 28th.
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